'Rebelliousness' definitions:
Definition of 'rebelliousness'
(from WordNet)
noun
Intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude [syn: defiance, rebelliousness]
noun
An insubordinate act [syn: insubordination, rebelliousness]
Definition of 'Rebelliousness'
From: GCIDE
- Rebellious \Re*bel"lious\ (r[-e]*b[e^]l"y[u^]s), a. Engaged in rebellion; disposed to rebel; of the nature of rebels or of rebellion; resisting government or lawful authority by force. "Thy rebellious crew." "Proud rebellious arms." --Milton. -- {Re*bel"lious*ly}, adv. -- {Re*bel"lious*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]